- Enrollment
- 4,291
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · South Miami, FL
Ludlam Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Ludlam Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120039000456
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ludlam Elementary School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in South Miami · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.3:1
- students per teacher
- 50.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Ludlam Elementary School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ludlam Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in South Miami, FL.
School address
District: Miami-Dade · Florida
NCES ID 120039000456 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Ludlam Elementary School held near 271 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 17.0 → 20.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 120039000456 · South Miami, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
260 enr · 15.3:1 · 50.9% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: John a. Ferguson Senior High (4,291 students)
Ludlam Elementary School held near 271 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 17.0 → 20.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Ludlam Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- John a. Fergus
John a. Ferguson Senior High
4,291 students
- Coral Reef Sen
Coral Reef Senior High School
3,399 students
- South Dade Sen
South Dade Senior High School
3,382 students
- Miami Senior H
Miami Senior High School
3,100 students
- Hialeah Garden
Hialeah Gardens Senior High School
3,009 students
- This school 260
Ludlam Elementary School
260 students
What this shows Ludlam Elementary School reports 260 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ludlam Elementary School compares
Ludlam Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.3:1 | ▼ 14% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.9% | ▼ 2% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 260 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
260
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 37% in Florida - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,138
per pupil, district-wide
- above Florida avg of $12,081
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 260 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 72.7%
African American 16.2%
White 5.8%
Asian 2.7%
Two or More 2.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 72.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.0, Ludlam Elementary School is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Miami-Dade reports $13,138 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ludlam Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John a. Ferguson Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coral Reef Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Dade Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Miami Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hialeah Gardens Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ludlam Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,399
- Students per teacher
- 27:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 3,382
- Students per teacher
- 27.7:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 3,100
- Students per teacher
- 25.8:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 3,009
- Students per teacher
- 28.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~260 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Ludlam Elementary School
How many students attend Ludlam Elementary School?
Ludlam Elementary School has 260 students enrolled. It is a public school in South Miami, FL. CCD year-over-year: 269 (2022-23) → 271 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ludlam Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ludlam Elementary School is 15.3:1, which is 14% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ludlam Elementary School?
50.9% of students at Ludlam Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ludlam Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Ludlam Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 72.7% of enrollment, in South Miami, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ludlam Elementary School?
Ludlam Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ludlam Elementary School rank among public schools in South Miami?
By Resource Investment Index, Ludlam Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in South Miami, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in South Miami on the city page.
What other schools are in Miami-Dade?
Besides Ludlam Elementary School, Miami-Dade also operates John a. Ferguson Senior High (4,291 students), Coral Reef Senior High School (3,399 students), and South Dade Senior High School (3,382 students). See the Miami-Dade district page for the complete list.